Four-Strand Bracelet with Antique Green Seed Beads and Red Gold White Hearts, Turquoise Clasp

This is a four-strand bracelet made by connecting antique green seed beads and red gold white hearts. The green beads are antique seed beads from India. Each bead is slightly irregular and has a rustic charm, having been worn for many years (around the 19th-20th century). (Bead size: 2-2.5mm) The deep red beads are antique beads called White Hearts. They are named so because their core (heart) is white. These are Venetian beads from around the 19th-20th century. Their deep red color comes from gold used to create the hue. These are rare beads known as red gold White Hearts. (Red gold White Heart size: 2-3mm) A slightly larger red gold White Heart bead is also incorporated into the clasp. The golden beads are old Orissa brass. These are old and rare beads that have traveled from the state of Orissa in India. Each tiny Karen silver bead on the clasp is stamped! The thought that each one is hand-engraved is truly astounding... ◇Karen Silver◇ This is silver crafted by a mountain ethnic group living in the Thai-Burmese region. Each piece is handmade, and the silver is said to be of very high purity. The clasp features turquoise. (Turquoise size: 1.2cm diameter) Connected with waxed cord, it may feel slightly stiff at first but will become supple with wear. Size Length: Approximately 19.9cm (when laid straight) Inner circumference: Approximately 17.8cm Materials: Glass, Karen silver, old Orissa brass, turquoise, waxed cord